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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: October 17, 2015

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Gary Stripling uploaded a photo
4 years ago (August 22, 2021)
My life changed dramatically 6 years ago yesterday: open heart surgery for septal myectomy, mitral valve repair & PFO closure (hole in the heart). Without that surgery I wouldn't be here today. So grateful to my amazing surgeon & his team! God is good!
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Anonymous
4 years ago (August 22, 2021)
Great pictures and post. Congratulations Gary. Wish you many, many more years of celebration and good health. God bless you
4 years ago (August 23, 2021)
Congratulations Gary you are an inspiration!!
4 years ago (August 24, 2021)
Wow. You are definitely the "come-back kid". You took charge of your health and lost the weight in addition to the surgery. Right on!
Gary Stripling uploaded a photo
8 years ago (March 1, 2018)
Before my weight loss (right) and now (early 2018). Feeling SO much better!
8 years ago (March 2, 2018)
Hi Gary - Looking great!
8 years ago (March 3, 2018)
Geez Gary, you're only half the man you used to be! Proud of you for making such great progress. Talk soon.
8 years ago (March 3, 2018)
Looking good....you look happy! :) great accomplishment!
8 years ago (March 8, 2018)
Some things we can control, and others we can't .. looks like you took the bull by the horns and did what was needed! Keep up the great work, Gary~
8 years ago (March 8, 2018)
GARY!! Wow! Very, very encouraging for me! I don't know, but so much of your story has such a similar ring to my own. I just subscribed to your web page and continue to enjoy perusing your posts😑. I am grateful for the encouragement you've given me these last many... Read more.
Gary Stripling uploaded a photo
10 years ago (May 25, 2016)
Celebrating 9 Months Post OHS (08/21/15). I think it's healing pretty nicely, although I'm still looking for my beach bod somewhere in there.
10 years ago (May 25, 2016)
Your scar jas healed really well, along with your barely visible drainage tubes. Quicker than mine. Best to avoid the sunburn 😏
10 years ago (May 26, 2016)
Wow! Looks amazing!!
10 years ago (May 26, 2016)
Looks good. Mine are still darker. Especially the drain scars.
10 years ago (May 26, 2016)
That does look great. No scar for me yet! Surgery in 21 days (and counting) 😯
10 years ago (May 26, 2016)
Your scar looks really good!
10 years ago (May 27, 2016)
Thanks, everybody! Just wish it wasn't so crooked. Hoping the sore spot at the top isn't wire-related!

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